Conservation means development as much as it does…
“Conservation means development as much as it does protection. I recognize the right and duty of this generation to develop and use the natural resources of our land; but I do not recognize the right to waste them, or to rob, by wasteful use, the generations that come after us.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Development and protection must be balanced; we should use resources responsibly without harming future generations.
In simple terms: Use resources wisely, protect the future.
Balance use with stewardship.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- resource management
- education
- community planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we enforce sustainable use?
- What policies best protect future generations?
Economic growth often overlooks long‑term ecological costs.